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Don’t freeze, don’t sweat: what’s the healthiest AC setting for summer?

Doctors say the Israeli summer affects the body more than many realize, from dehydration and fatigue to sleep quality, blood pressure and concentration; recommended daytime setting is usually 24°-25°C (75°-77°F), but at night comfort matters most

Eitan Gefen | 06.27.26

10 everyday habits that experts say are not as harmless as they seem

From skipping morning sunlight and cleaning your ears with cotton swabs to drinking wine ‘for the heart’ and checking your phone in bed, specialists explain the common routines that may quietly harm your health

Eitan Gefen | 06.27.26

How many minutes of exercise do you need per week? Study reveals surprising answer

A large-scale British study suggests that just 90–120 minutes of weekly strength training may be enough to deliver major health benefits, with no added advantage from longer workouts

Eitan Gefen | 06.24.26

The hidden nutrient gap: why iodine deficiency is more common than you think

Iodine, an essential mineral the body can’t produce, is vital for thyroid function, brain development and pregnancy; Experts warn of common deficiency even in Israel, urging using iodized salt and dietary sources like fish, dairy and eggs

Eitan Gefen | 06.23.26

The 0.1 second that predicts life expectancy, and when mortality risk jumps

The Ben-Gurion University study followed 120 older adults for up to 17 years and found the test may help identify functional decline before falls occur

Eitan Gefen | 06.22.26

סמ"ר יואב קליין אלכסנדר פילין ז"ל רס"ל ניר בן ארי סמ"ר ליאב כבביה נוה חבשוש ז"ל

5 heroes' funerals in just one day: 'You saved my life, and now I'm here over your grave'

Liav Kababia, Nave Habshoosh and Yoav Klein were killed in a tank disaster, Alexander Filin by an explosive device and Nir Ben Ari by Hezbollah fire, leaving five families shattered by loss

Eitan Gefen, Idan Bloemhof, Roy Rubinstein | 06.21.26

Scientists edited DNA in human embryos; the breakthrough is real, but so are the risks

Columbia researchers used base editing, a CRISPR-related method designed to alter single DNA letters with less damage, in embryos never intended for pregnancy; the work revives questions over disease prevention, inherited genetic change and ‘designer babies’

Eitan Gefen | 06.16.26

Mask, smart bed or surgery: how to finally stop snoring

Often dismissed as a bedroom nuisance, snoring may point to blocked airflow during sleep, poor rest or even sleep apnea; experts explain what causes it, when children should be checked and which treatments may help

Eitan Gefen | 06.15.26

Noa Kirel’s appendicitis scare: when stomach pain becomes an emergency

After the singer’s honeymoon was cut short by hospitalization, surgeons explain how to spot appendicitis, when antibiotics may be enough and when surgery is needed

Eitan Gefen | 06.14.26

‘My daughter suddenly said she had a hump’: what parents need to know about scoliosis

Scoliosis often develops quietly during adolescence, especially among girls; Assuta spine surgeon Dr. Eyal Behrbalk explains how it is detected, when conservative treatment is enough and when newer motion-preserving surgery may be considered

Eitan Gefen | 06.14.26

Dangerous but sexy: how tanned skin became a beauty standard

Winter means tanning beds and cosmetics, summer means endless beach time, the goal is the same: never be caught with pale skin; how, when and why did tanning become such a key part of how we look?

Eitan Gefen | 06.12.26

A single blood test finds more early cancers than Britain’s screening programs combined in a trial

Data presented at ASCO show Galleri detected more early-stage cancers than all existing UK screening programs combined and sharply increased diagnoses in a US real-world study; researchers stress it does not replace standard screening and survival benefits remain unproven

Eitan Gefen | 06.01.26

Poor sleep may raise early cancer risk, especially in women

Two ASCO studies link sleep disorders to higher cancer risk before age 50, especially in women; insomnia tripled breast cancer risk within five years; researchers stress the findings show correlation, not causation

Eitan Gefen | 05.30.26

Sugar, honey and artificial sweeteners: which is the healthiest?

Sugar is now seen as a major diet villain, but sweetness has not disappeared, it has simply changed form, from artificial sweeteners and stevia to 'sugar-free' products and honey; But are these alternatives really healthier?

Eitan Gefen | 05.28.26

Why two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients are women: new study offers surprising clue

Study finds dementia risk factors such as diabetes, hearing loss, obesity and high blood pressure may affect women more strongly, pointing to the need for earlier diagnosis and sex-specific prevention

Eitan Gefen | 05.27.26

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